Lexmark 4039

These are old printers dating back to 1993 and Lexmark's origins in IBM. The printers have the square styling that became and IBM house -style in the late 1980s. The range was revised in 1994 giving it PostScript Level 2 emulation which broadened its system compatability.

The 10, 12 and 16 page per minute printers use different fusers and as often happens the faster printers have larger trays. Otherwise the machines are the same.

Printers in the series are capable of 10 to 16 pages per minute so they may still prove satisfactory for things like invoicing where graphics aren't important. There were a range of add-on options including a duplex unit, 500 sheet input bin and 500 sheet output bins.

The limited resolution of 600 dpi and comparatively small memories suggests they won't work well printing pictures or complicated PDFs. Parts supply tends to be erratic for 15 year old machines.

The 4039 can be directly attached to IBM and Apple PCs and the RISC System / 6000 via parallel and serial interfaces. Adapters for Ethernet, Token Ring and Appletalk can be added.

There is support for PCL5 (HP LaserJet III). Early models have PostScript Level 1 Emulation and the "Plus" models have PostScript Level 2 Emulation.

Printers have automatic data stream sensing and automatic interface switching.

The IBM 4039 design was an enhanced successor to the IBM 4029 series which was very similar. In turn this was a development of the 4019.

The 4039 series printers are:

10R, 4039-10R

10ppm PostScript Level 1 emulation, input/output capacity 200/250

Introduced: April 93

Maximum Speed: 10 pages per minute. Resolution: 600 dots per inch.

Duty Cycle: 25,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

4039-10 plus

Called 10P in the manual and on the serial number plate, PostScript Level 2 emulation, no serial port, torquer motor rather than paper pick solenoid, and service error log

Maximum Speed: 10 pages per minute. Resolution: 600 dots per inch.

Duty Cycle: 25,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

10R Plus, 4039-10P

10R with PostScript Level 2 emulation and service error log (RPQ only)

Introduced: April 93

Maximum Speed: 10 pages per minute. Resolution: 600 dots per inch.

Duty Cycle: 25,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

12R, 4039-12R

12ppm PostScript Level 1 emulation, input/output capacity 200/250

Introduced: April 93

Maximum Speed: 12 ppm. Resolution: 600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 35,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

12R Plus, 4039-12R

12R with PostScript Level 2 emulation and service error log

Introduced: April 94

Maximum Speed: 12 ppm. Resolution: 600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 35,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

12C, 4039-12C

Similar to 12R, designed for printing labels and card stock

Introduced: Apr 93

Maximum Speed: 12 ppm. Resolution: 600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 35,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval:200,000 pgs

12C Plus, 4039-12C

12C with PostScript Level 2 emulation and service error log (RPQ only)

Introduced: April 94

Maximum Speed: 12 ppm. Resolution: 600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 35,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval:200,000 pgs

12L, 4039-12L

12ppm PostScript Level 1 emulation, output bin sensing, input/output capacity 500/500

Introduced: Apr 93

Maximum Speed: 12 ppm. Resolution: 600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 50,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

12L Plus, 4039-12L

12L with PostScript Level 2 emulation and service error log

Introduced: Apr 94

Maximum Speed: 12 ppm. Resolution: 600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 50,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

16L, 4039-16L

16ppm PostScript Level 1 emulation, output bin sensing, input/output capacity 500/500

Introduced: Apr 93

Maximum Speed: 16 ppm. Resolution:600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 75,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

16L Plus, 4039-16L

16L with PostScript Level 2 emulation and service error log

Introduced: Apr 94

Maximum Speed: 16 ppm. Resolution:600 dpi

Duty Cycle: 75,000 pages per month. Maintenance Interval: 200,000 pgs

Control:

20 character 4 line display with menus using simple terminology to lead users through tasks.

Duty Cycle:

Duty Cycle 75,000 pages per month. These printers have been used for invoice runs attached to things like the AS400 minicomputer so they often have been expected to produce several thousand pages per month.

12 to 16 pages per minute - see above. The 16 page per minute speed is achievable at 300 dpi. At 600x600 dpi speeds are more like 8 pages per minute.

Printer warm-up time 35 seconds. First page after warm-up in about 20 seconds.

600x600 dpi maximum resolution. However note that these printers have limited memory and higher speeds will be achieved at 300x300 dpi.

Print Quality Enhancement Technology (PQET) for extremely sharp text and graphics.

An enhancement to the EP process gives improved printing on rough paper.

Paper Handling:

Paper Handling: A4 / Letter pages sizes.

Paper size sensors in both primary and secondary paper trays give automatic paper setup.

500 sheet output bin with tray full sensing.

Paper tray linkage gives a larger paper source.

There is one position for a second drawer which can be any of the options.

Face-up or collated output is provided.

Duplex and extra trays.

Processor:

20.0 MHz and 29000 microprocessor

Memory:

Standard 4 Mb RAM memory. Expandable to 16 Mb. There are 2 RAM slots and one is occupied by the printer base memory of 4MB. Expansion may mean discarding this device.

1MB, 2 Mb, and 4 Mb Flash memory options.

The 16L plus has a 40 Mb hard drive option

Interface:

Parallel and RS232 serial.

Automatic data stream sensing. Automatic interface switching

Network:

Ethernet, Token Ring and AppleTalk options.

The basic IBM 4039 16L Provided PCL5 emulation modelled on the LaserJet III and a PostScript level 1 interpreter with 39 Type 1 fonts.

The IBM 4039 16L Plus gives an enhanced PCL5 emulation.

Postscipt Level 2 emulation with 39 Type 1 fonts, 36 CG fonts, 10 TrueType fonts, and 2 bitmapped fonts.IBM-GL Plotter data stream.

The 4039 does not support PPDS (Personal Printer Data Stream). However a Pro printer emulation program is provided, so the 4039 Model 16L plus can generally support software applications that use IBM PPDS.

Automatic Emulation and Mode switching.

System Compatability:

With PCL 5 and PostScript these printers can be made to work with most systems at least at a basic level,

Dimensions:

Basic Printer

Width 378 mm x 378 mm Depth 533 mm

Width 14.9 inches Depth 21.0 inches

Note that in operation 100mm clearance is required on each side and 200mm above for ventillation. (6 inches x 12 inches clearance)

Weight:

Weight 21.0 kg (46.0 lb) to 26.5 kg (58 lb)

Consumables:

1380850 Print Cartridge with 7,000 page yield at 5% cover.

1380950 Print Cartridge with 14,000 page yield at 5% cover. Fits IBM / Lexmark 4039/3912/3916 printers

Fuser:

The service manual lists the following fusers. The part numbers have changed subsequently.

1381084 Fuser and Lamp 220V 10R

1381085 Fuser and Lamp 220V 12R/12L

1381522 Fuser and Lamp 220V 12C

1381038 Fuser and Lamp 220V 16L

1381627 Fuser and Lamp 220V 10P

1381678 Fuser and Lamp, Low Pressure 220V 10R

1381082 Fuser and Lamp 110V 10R

1381083 Fuser and Lamp 110V 12R/12L

1381521 Fuser and Lamp 110V 12C

1381010 Fuser and Lamp 110V 16L

1381626 Fuser and Lamp 110V 10P

1381679 Fuser and Lamp, Low Pressure 110V 10R

The service manual also lists fuser components and gives extensive diagnostic information. Whether parts are readily available any more is another matter.

Maintenance Kit:

A maintenance kit is required after the message "80 Scheduled Maintenance" is displayed. The message is cleared by reseting a counter. To do this enter diagnostic mode, select "maintenance count" and then "reset". Diagnostics mode is reached by powering on while pressing the Ready and Return buttons.

1325531 Maintenance Kit for 12L/12R

69G5264 Maintenance Kit for 16L

Spares:

1381950 Pickup Assy right rail assy 1381950

1381895 Redrive Assy 12L/16L

69G5480 "D" Wide Roller (10 Plus/12C) 69G5480

1039540 Optional Tray Pickup Roller - 1039540

1381008 Transfer Roller - 1381008

1380950 Toner Cartridge - 1380950

Options:

The service manual says:-

"The following options are available. Some options are not compatible with all printer models. Some options are not available in every country. Contact your point of purchase for options available in your country."

Memory upgrade options of

1364921, 2MB - SIMM 2 Mb DRAM - 1364921 formerly 1328589

1328363, 4MB - SIMM 4 Mb Memory 4079/4039 - 1328363

1328365, 8MB - SIMM 8 Mb Memory - 1328365 formerly 1329363

Flash memory options of

1364923, 1MB Flash Memory (Download Font Storage) , 1364923 formerly 1328586

1364922, 2MB Flash Memory (Download Font Storage) , 1364922 formerly 1328585

1364879, 4MB Flash Option / 4039 PLUS 4MB FLASH MEMORY, 1364879

PCL5 Scalable Font Card (Publications) 9153 1329153

PCL5 Scalable Font Card (Presentations) 9154 1329154

PCL5 Scalable Font Card (Wordprocessing) 9155 1329155

Font Cartridge External Adapter Adaptor, HP Font (Mod. 16L 9037 1329037 1364924

Intergated network options

Token-Ring option

1325496 MarkNet Token Ring 5496 1325496

1329965 MarkNet XL Token Ring INA / MARKNET XL*F*TOKEN RING 9965 1329965

Ethernet option

1325495, MarkNet Ethernet (10 Base 2)/ 4039 ETHERNET 10BASE2 INA (EA) 5495 1325495

1329975, MarkNet XL Ethernet (10 Base 2) / MARKNET XL 10BASE2 ETHERNET EA 9975 1329975

1325497, MarkNet Ethernet (10 Base T)/ 4039 ETHERNET 10BASET INA (EA) 5497 1325497

1329970, MarkNet XL Ethernet (10 Base T) /MARKNET XL *F* 10BASET ETHNET 9970 1329970

AppleTalk option

MarkNet LocalTalk card for Apple 5494 1325494

Duplex

1326070, Lexmark Optra LX Duplex Option / 4039 DUPLEX - 500 SHEET, 6070, - 1326070

1381802, 300-Sheet Duplex Paper Tray (Extra Tray)/ 4039 DUPLEX EXTRA TRAY 500 SHT 6190 1326190 1381802

Duplex Option (#6070)

The Duplex Option provides the capability to print and collate double-sided pages through the PostScript Level 2 and PCL5 data streams. The Duplex Option comes with a 14" special paper tray that allows duplexing from the standard paper tray location. Due to the design of this tray, input paper capacity is reduced to 300 sheets. This feature is portable and interchangable with other IBM LaserPrinter 4039 16L plus.

500-Sheet Second Drawer (Letter) (3) 4039 500 SH FEED OPT*F* (A4) 5836 1195836 18A0436

500-Sheet Second Drawer (Legal) (3) TRAY2 FEAT 14in/500 SHEET 450G 5830 1195830 18A0435

500-Sheet Paper Tray (Letter) Tray, Paper 11 inch 500 5837 1195837 1381811

500-Sheet Paper Tray (Legal) Tray, 14 inch Paper 5831 1195831 1381810

500 Sheet Second Drawer (#5836, 5830)

The second drawer provides an alternate automatic paper feed source. It is installed at the base of the machine. It comes with a 500 sheet letter-size paper tray (5837) or a 500 sheet legal size paper tray (5831). Field Installable. Supported via the front panel and data stream commands. Only one Second Drawer can be installed on the printer.

#5837 Standard sizes supported : Letter, A4, B5, Executive Maximum paper size 215.9 x 297.18 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in)

#5831 Standard sizes supported : Legal, Letter, A4, B5, Executive Maximum paper size 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14 in)

200 and 500-sheet paper trays of A5, letter, and legal size.

500-sheet second drawer (withe letter-size paper tray)

A5 Paper Tray A5 Paper Tray Assembly 376 1183376 1364909

1364903, Envelope+ feeder 3151 183151 - 1364903

1364911, 100-sheet auxiliary Feeder US Only 3966 1183966 1364911

Duplex option

Font cards

Font cards adapter

40 MB Hard Disk

Serial adapter

User's Guide for the SA40-0739 1325316 IBM LaserPrinter 4039 16L plus

Getting Started with the SA40-0736 1325314 IBM LaserPrinter 4039 16L plus

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